Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DECLARATION.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

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From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

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From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DECLARATION.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

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From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

a message received and understood

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

not any; not one

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

return to an original state

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

recurring again and again

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

cut with a saw

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

in a strange manner

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED DECLARATION.

precisely as stated

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading All that he did know concerning her history was what Sister Angela had repeated to him; and of course the information was meager enough; for in her misery poor Beatrix had not felt inclined to confide absolutely.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

a Caucasian

From this reading In a white bed in a darkened room at the institution to which Sister Angela belonged, poor Beatrix lay moaning and tossing in pain.

which person or people

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had not told Sister Angela her name, therefore no one at the institution was able to identify her; and although the physician in charge of Beatrix saw the advertisement which Keith had inserted in the newspapers, how could he guess that the Beatrix who was implored to return to K was the very patient in whom the physician was becoming strangely interested?

in the company of; together with

From this reading For she was stricken down with brain fever, and there seemed to be small hope of her recovery.